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mercator1
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Our Gee wrote: Well, I would say Mercator carries one because it will keep rain off switch gear, pools of water will not form in those big seats, alleviate the task of drying everything down in the morning, keep dust off when parked up in dusty places and prevent tree sap settling on paintwork. That's all I can think of at the moment, but I'm sure there's more !!.

True about the sap.  The choice is often either a) park in the sun to bake in Alabama heat; or b) park in shade under one variety of offending tree or another.
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Going out to the bike and finding the seat is too hot to sit on.  If only.
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mercator1 wrote: if you live in Alabama, and ride in 105F temps, coming out of a restaurant and getting on a bike that has been sitting in a fixed position in the sun for an hour can be brutal.

Good point - but not a problem we have here in the UK!


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Small world Mercator, an old biking friend of mine who I toured South of France with in 1970's now lives and works in Pelham. From what he tells me - everything you say is spot on.
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BMjoe64 wrote: Small world Mercator, an old biking friend of mine who I toured South of France with in 1970's now lives and works in Pelham. From what he tells me - everything you say is spot on.

Where does he work?
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richardbd wrote:
Good point - but not a problem we have here in the UK!


;-)

Yeah, different problems for different folks.  We are lucky to get more riding time due to weather.  Although, it was awfully chilly when left out this morning.  I've decided 38F is just colder than I care to ride.
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mercator1 wrote:
Where does he work?

Sent u a PM.
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Aerostich makes a light weight one that is water resistant.  It compresses down into it's own bag the size of a soft ball which is nice for traveling.


http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-utilities/storage-transport/bike-covers/aerostich-ultralight-bike-covers.html


Nelson Rigg makes a good half cover one that can cover your bike to keep off the hot sun, tree sap, bird poop or inquisitive nerdowells.  It is great to have on day trips or even an over night when you don't need a full cover.  It is light grey so it does not absorb the heat.


https://www.nelsonrigg.com/covers/half-cover-detail.html





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Alternatively, for something more substantial.........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORBIKE-BIK ... 1406662380

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Nardowell wrote: Aerostich makes a light weight one that is water resistant.  It compresses down into it's own bag the size of a soft ball which is nice for traveling.


http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-utilities/storage-transport/bike-covers/aerostich-ultralight-bike-covers.html


Nelson Rigg makes a good half cover one that can cover your bike to keep off the hot sun, tree sap, bird poop or inquisitive nerdowells.  It is great to have on day trips or even an over night when you don't need a full cover.  It is light grey so it does not absorb the heat.


https://www.nelsonrigg.com/covers/half-cover-detail.html

Does anyone know of a UK (or EU) distributer for the aerostich cover? Can't find anything on google and the shipping costs from the US are quite steep!
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SwartGevaar wrote:Does anyone know of a UK (or EU) distributor for the aerostich cover?
Aerostich "Contact Us" page, http://www.aerostich.com/contacts, they may be able to help.
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One of the best reasons to cover your bike at overnight stops is it keep curious eyes off your bike, miscrets are looking for a easy mark, just might pass up your wheels thinking its a "wing"
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T6pilot wrote: One of the best reasons to cover your bike at overnight stops is it keep curious eyes off your bike, miscrets are looking for a easy mark, just might pass up your wheels thinking its a "wing"
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